Austroaeschna anacantha explained

Austroaeschna anacantha is a species of dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae,[1] known as the western darner.[2] It is found in south-western Australia, where it inhabits rivers and streams.[3]

Austroaeschna anacantha is a medium-sized to large dark dragonfly with pale markings. It appears similar to the multi-spotted darner, Austroaeschna multipunctata, which occurs in eastern Australia.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroaeschna (Austroaeschna) anacantha Tillyard, 1908. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 30 January 2017.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 122.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 194. Theischinger. Gunther.

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